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January 15, 2021
Multiconsult and Argeo have entered into a strategic cooperation to significantly improve the quality of marine surveys and increase construction insight of the seabed conditions for large coastal development projects and offshore structures. The two parties have also invested in a Hugin autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV).
The objective for the cooperation is to deliver a digital 3D model that can follow the life cycle of any ocean space project. This applies from early-stage development, through operation to decommissioning and removal, and will result in a significant cost and environmental impact reduction.
The largest benefits will be for the construction of offshore wind installations, the aquaculture industry and major coastal infrastructure, as well as oil & gas facilities and equipment. A Hugin AUV and associated systems developed by Kongsberg Maritime Robotics have been purchased to help achieve these goals. This is a small autonomous submarine (robot)